McLean County State's Attorney

Unit 5 said it does not know the purpose of a FOIA request from the state's attorney's office for its emails, text messages and public records requests between WGLT and the district. It came after WGLT asked about the state's attorney's information sharing with Unit 5.

A review of dozens of emails and other documents revealed siloed information sharing which kept Unit 5 from knowing what law enforcement and child welfare officials knew about its employees, even when it involved students in their care.

Teacher and cheer coach Andrew "Drew" Miller now faces a total of 56 felony charges related to grooming and possession of child sexual materials.

Derek Siebring, one of three people charged with the murder of Jamere Bew of Bloomington in 2023, has pleaded guilty and will serve decades in prison. His co-defendants' cases are pending.

Alexander Gayles is speaking out from prison after a McLean County judge handed down a harsh punishment for dodging a subpoena.

A Central Illinois man was sentenced to 120 days in jail and 24 months probation for neglect that left his dog starved, dehydrated, and trapped. The case has attracted the attention of animal lovers in the area.

Police reports and court documents show the McLean County State’s Attorney’s Office four times declined to pursue charges against Matthew Moore for violating orders of protection, despite the escalating behavior noted by police and Amy’s family.

Jaylin Bones, 24, was found guilty Tuesday of first-degree murder and other charges in the 2022 shooting death of 29-year-old Timothy Manns.

Kentrell Brown, 21, was found guilty of killing Natwan Nash in a 2021 shooting in Bloomington. He faces 20 to 60 years in prison.

The McLean County State's Attorney's Office is asking to use statements Melissa Ostrom reportedly made to police shortly before the 39-year-old woman was killed.